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Calling for Entries - New Travel Writer of the Year Award 2010
| The prize for the winner is a terrific kick-start to a commercial writing career. The winner receives $1000 at the awards gala dinner presentation and then afterwards is sent on an assignment to write an article for AA Directions Magazine. This means that, in addition to the prize money, the winner will go on an all-expenses paid trip to write a story for AA Directions and will be paid for their article. |
Winner of the 2009 AA Directions New Travel Writer of the Year was Louise Jennings “I entered the AA Directions New Travel Writer of the Year 2009 competition at the suggestion of my Massey lecturer, and am so glad I did! Winning was a wonderful surprise, given my inexperience in writing within the travel genre. AA Directions provided an impressive prize package; $1000 along with an opportunity to write for their well-recognized magazine. Kathryn Webster, the AA Directions editor was extraordinarily gracious and supportive of a new voice. Winning New Travel Writer of the Year validated my writing, gave me a huge confidence boost and provided the perfect platform for spring boarding into travel writing”.Click here to read Louise Jennings's Jack of You |
ENTRY DEADLINE FRIDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2010 The AA Directions Magazine New Travel Writer of the Year award encourages writers who have never had a travel article published. Entries are judged anonymously by a well-known New Zealand writer, publisher or editor who will present the award at a gala dinner held at the Grand Tearoom at the Heritage Auckland on Tuesday, 23 March 2010.Kathryn Webster, editor of the AA Directions Magazine says “AA Directions has sponsored the New Writers Award for a few years now and the arrangement works well for all concerned. The winners have been keen to undertake commissions as part of their prize and we’ve enjoyed and appreciated their enthusiasm. It’s an excellent way to introduce fresh talent to the magazine.” AA Directions New Travel Writer of the Year Entry Form |
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY • All entries must be written by a New Zealand-based writer, based on their own experiences.• Entry is open to writers who have never had a travel story published. • Entrants must submit two copies of an original, double-spaced, typewritten travel story no longer than 1500 words, written in English. • A completed entry form must accompany each story entered. • To ensure anonymity no identifying names, contact details or codes should be included on the story to be submitted to judges. • You fully indemnify Travcom against any claims arising from the use of the material as described herein or infringement of intellectual property rights. • No material will be returned. • Winners and runners-up agree to make themselves and their winning entries available for promotional purposes. • Prizes are not transferable to another person and may not be exchanged for cash. • All judging decisions are final. No correspondence or discussion will be entered into and no refunds will be given. • Entrants agree that material submitted may be used in whole or in part by Travcom and its sponsors for promotion or acknowledgement of the Awards with suitable credit to the entrant. • Non-compliance with the awards criteria will disqualify entries and no refunds will be given. |
ENTRY FEES The entry fee is $25 for the first entry, then $10 per subsequent entry. A cheque made payable to Travcom should accompany the entries. |
| For further information about the Cathay Pacific Travel Media Awards please contact Travcom Administrator Helen Davies on Ph: (09) 624 5707
Email: helen.davies@clear.net.nz AA Directions New Travel Writer of the Year Tips on Entering |
Thank you to AA Directions Magazine for making this award possible.  |